E-Discovery

Predictive coding can be extremely useful and powerful in a discovery context by dramatically reducing the size of review sets. But the tools can be used in many other ways, and law departments would be wise to start considering them.

We introduce you to PIVOT, the overarching e-discovery readiness methodology developed by Susan Nielsen Hammond, and how to build out your “people” assets for continuous bench strength at preferred service providers.

The first two articles in this series discussed the importance of the initial casting of the IP litigation team and the first steps in laying the groundwork to ensure controllable expenses. This article provides some ideas for early strategic decisions that can significantly reduce litigation costs.

While there are any number of additional measures that could be adopted, following the basic steps outlined in this article should enable in-house counsel to protect the e-discovery interests of its client.